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    Adding external HD ( SATA-300 ) desktop to Vostro ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by otak, Oct 28, 2007.

  1. otak

    otak Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi , I am expecting a Vostro 1500 and thinking to add my desktop HD SATA 300 as a external ( enclosure ) .

    If I understand correctly its best maybe to use eSATA conection ( through expresscard adaptor ? ) to achieve fast connection ?

    Is that wright and is there other options ?
    What if I use LAN - is the speed higher or lower ?

    I am looking for suggestions .. :)

    Nice forum !

    P.S. Good luck to everyone !
     
    otak, Oct 28, 2007
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    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    eSATA via expresscard is you best option, no you cant use LAN... :)
     
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    Thank you , what is better if I have to choose - more expensive eSATA enclosure ~ Antec MX-1 or sata expresscard ?

    Of course I could just buy enclosure for the moment and wait eventually for expresscard .... :)

    That is just extra question ...;-)

    Thank you for the review haven't found it ....
     
    otak, Oct 28, 2007
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